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Felix
the name means happy Strong's Lexicon
Felix was a Roman governor of Judea who heard the case against Paul and kept him in custody for two years.
From Easton's Bible Dictionary
Happy, the Roman procurator of Judea before whom Paul "reasoned" (Acts 24:25). He appears to have expected a bribe from Paul, and therefore had several interviews with him. The "worthy deeds" referred to in 24:2 was his clearing the country of banditti and impostors.
Easton's Illustrated Bible Dictionary, 1897 — public domain, quoted in full and unedited.
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First named at Acts 23:24.
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Verses that name Felix
- Acts 23:24 Provide mounts for Paul to take him safely to Governor Felix.”
- Acts 23:26 Claudius Lysias, To His Excellency, Governor Felix: Greetings.
- Acts 24:3 In every way and everywhere, most excellent Felix, we acknowledge this with all gratitude.
- Acts 24:22 Then Felix, who was well informed about the Way, adjourned the hearing and said, “When Lysias the commander comes, I will decide your case.”
- Acts 24:24 After several days, Felix returned with his wife Drusilla, who was a Jewess. He sent for Paul and listened to him speak about faith in Christ Jesus.
- Acts 24:25 As Paul expounded on righteousness, self-control, and the coming judgment, Felix became frightened and said, “You may go for now. When I find the time, I will call for you.”
- Acts 24:27 After two years had passed, Felix was succeeded by Porcius Festus. And wishing to do the Jews a favor, Felix left Paul in prison.
- Acts 25:14 Since they were staying several days, Festus laid out Paul’s case before the king: “There is a certain man whom Felix left in prison.